[doubletrouble]

my bike needs new tires, i live in san diego, and you guys know how often it rains here so i ride around poway alot, lake hodges every once in awhile, and this really sandy but nonetheless decent trail near my house. i was thinking schwalbe muddy marys, but i'm not sure yet. I mostly ride dry dirt conditions, and occasionally rock gardens, so i need a tire that has strong sidewalls, and good traction in dry conditions. can anyone recommend anything? thanks

 

[cheetaprowlerDH]

i ride a 2.8" Michelin DH32 up front and a 2.5" DH24 in the rear and ride the same exact conditions as you and so far, they have been the most magical pair ive ever ridden down here... they are also really strong and made of a good compound rubber for riding S.D.

only problem is that theyre just as pricey as Maxxis...

 

[mastercycleman]

kenda Nevegal, dont let Shrymp tell you otherwise....

 

[lovebunny]

hutchinson barracuda. grips well in nearly all conditions. they seem to last relativly well and im using the soft compound. im sure they would last in the medium

 

[mastercycleman]

hutchinson barracuda. grips well in nearly all conditions. they seem to last relativly well and im using the soft compound. im sure they would last in the medium

Kenda nevegal, dont let them tell you otherwise.lthumbsdown:

 

[Spunger]

Maxxis High Rollers OR Mobster's if you can find them.

I've been using a 2.7/2.5 combo and it works out great. I could probably do 2.5 f&r and still be fine. They seem to hold well with the rocks here and such.

Anything with a open void design should do good in Socal. The specialized chudder's, the barracuda's, and the Nevegal's all seem to be what you see out on the trails (along with Maxxis/Michie) stuff.

 

[socalpride]

agreed that the mobster is a great tire (ran it on my bighit) its a good choice

 

[amateur]

2.5 40a Mobster front
2.2 Comp 24 rear

 

[mastercycleman]

2.5 40a Mobster front
2.2 Comp 24 rear

Dont let luvbunny tell you otherwise.....

 

[lovebunny]

Kenda nevegal, dont let them tell you otherwise.lthumbsdown:

ran that for a year, i like the cudas better

 

[Fonzie18]

MAxxis 3c tires. either High rollas or Minion DHF 2.5 F&R. Best grip and they last a loooong time.

 

[doubletrouble]

i went for 2.7 mobsters (sorry mastercycleman) they were really cheap on pricepoint.

 

[mastercycleman]

i went for 2.7 mobsters (sorry mastercycleman) they were really cheap on pricepoint.

I forgive you grasshopper....

 

[hbfrdh]

I'm running Kenda Nevegal 2.5/2.35 on my small bike and 2.5/2.5 on my DH. I love how these perform. I ride many trails with lots of rocks, and many loose/silty/sandy spots, and I love how they keep a straight line on steep chutes. You can get them in either DH casings or folding beads.

 

[Alex966]

Hutchinson Octopus or Barracudas! Seriously dude, I've ridden the old Hutchinsons from 2 years ago, which sucked, tires from Intense and Maxxis. But none of them have compared to the traction and control I get from the NEW Octopus' or Barracudas. I have ridden Kendas, and those are really good also. I recommend the NEW Hutchinson Octopus or Barracudas.

 

[ultraNoob]

Intense 909 (50) FRO's 2.7/2.5
Super strong casing, super sticky rubber, just don't corner too hard on asphalt or you'll have gravel stuck in the nubs. The 50's have lasted almost 2 months and 2 races. The 60's and 70's use the same tread pattern, just a bit harder compound.